booth

Abstract

To provide a booth that is easy for wheelchair users and others to use.SOLUTION: The present invention provides a booth for partitioning the internal space from the external space, including a frame that has a pair of walls arranged on opposite sides of the internal space and is provided at the boundary between the external space and the internal space. An entrance is formed in the front wall, and the entrance is provided with a sliding door whose door tip slides along the opening. When the sliding door closes the entrance, on the outer peripheral edge portion of the entrance along the door tip, a handle portion is formed along the door tip at a position opposite to the direction in which the sliding door is opened and protrudes ahead of the door tip.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a booth.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, booths that are provided with sliding doors and allow work or the like to be performed inside are known.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, for the booths described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, when a user of the booth opens the sliding door, the user needs to move the door while bracing their feet. However, booths are often installed in a state where there are no other fixtures or walls around the entrance. In such a case, there is nothing to support the body. Therefore, when opening the sliding door of the booth, since there is no part to support the body, the user may lose their posture, fail to apply force properly, and have difficulty opening and closing the sliding door. In particular, wheelchair users, elderly people, and the like may have difficulty opening and closing the door.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to achieve the objective of providing a booth that allows even wheelchair users, elderly people, and the like to easily open and close the sliding door.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] (1) A booth according to one aspect of the present invention is A booth for partitioning an interior space from an external space, A structural frame is provided at the boundary between the external space and the internal space, having a pair of wall surfaces arranged on opposite sides of the internal space, An entrance is formed in the front wall, and a sliding door is provided in the entrance, the door edge of which slides along the opening. When the sliding door closes the entrance, a handle is formed along the outer peripheral edge of the entrance, in a position opposite to the direction in which the sliding door is opened, and protruding forward from the door edge. This resolved the above issues.

[0007] (2) The booth of the present invention is as described in (1) above, The aforementioned entrance is located at the lateral end of the front wall surface, The sliding door closes the opening of the doorway by moving its leading edge toward the lateral end of the wall surface in front of it. It is possible.

[0008] (3) The booth of the present invention is as described in (2) above, The aforementioned handle portion extends vertically to the central portion of the doorway opening, excluding the upper and lower ends. It is possible.

[0009] (4) The booth of the present invention is as described in (1) above, The left-right width dimension of the aforementioned handle is smaller than the thickness dimension of the wall located laterally from the front wall towards the back. It is possible.

[0010] (5) The booth of the present invention is as described in (2) above, On the wall surface located laterally toward the back from the front wall surface, an inner handle portion is formed along the edge of the door, near the edge of the door when the sliding door closes the doorway. It is possible.

[0011] (6) The booth of the present invention is as described in (1) above, A support frame is erected at the lateral end of the front wall surface, and the handrail is fixed to the support frame. It is possible.

[0012] (7) The booth of the present invention is as described in (6) above, The aforementioned handle portion is formed in a columnar shape that extends vertically and is spaced forward from the support frame. It is possible.

[0013] (1) A booth according to one aspect of the present invention has the configuration described in (1) above, and the handle is positioned near the door opening in the opposite direction to the opening direction, so that when opening the sliding door, the user can slide the sliding door with one hand and use the other hand to support their body with the handle to prevent them from moving in the opposite direction to the sliding direction, thereby opening the sliding door. As a result, even users with unstable footing, such as wheelchair users and the elderly, can grip the handle near the sliding door to support and stabilize their body, and apply force to the sliding door without losing their balance, so that they can easily slide the sliding door in the opening direction. Similarly, the sliding door can be easily slid in the closing direction.

[0014] (2) In the booth of the present invention, having the configuration of (2) above, the handle portion is positioned at the left-right end of the front wall surface adjacent to the entrance, that is, at the front end of the side wall surface located to the side. As a result, the handle portion is supported by the side wall surface. Therefore, even if force is applied to the handle portion when the sliding door is opened, the handle portion is firmly fixed, so the handle portion can maintain a stable state, reducing the impact on the booth and suppressing deformation of the booth.

[0015] (3) The booth of the present invention, having the configuration of (3) above in (2) above, allows the vertical range of the handle to be set as described above to correspond to the range of the door edge that can be operated with one hand when opening and closing the sliding door in the vertical direction, making it possible to easily open the sliding door. Similarly, the sliding door can be easily slid in the closing direction. In addition, the range that protrudes from the front wall of the booth is reduced, preventing the handle from getting in the way when passing in front of the booth.

[0016] (4) The booth of the present invention, having the configuration of (4) above in (1) above, can maintain a state in which the handle portion does not protrude laterally beyond the side wall surface of the booth. This makes it possible to place other furniture next to the booth without any gaps. In addition, since the handle portion does not protrude inward from the entrance at a position close to the sliding door, it does not obstruct the flow of movement when passing through the entrance, and the handle portion does not get in the way, such as bumping into it when entering or exiting.

[0017] (5) In the booth of the present invention, having the configuration of (5) above, when opening the sliding door to move out of the booth, it is possible to use the inner wall of the booth, but by using the inner handle on the inside of the booth, it is possible to open the sliding door more stably. Similarly, the sliding door can be easily slid in the closing direction. Furthermore, the inner handle can also be used when moving a wheelchair near the entrance.

[0018] (6) The booth of the present invention, in the above (1), having the configuration of the above (6), allows the grip portion to be attached to the support frame that is a constituent member of the skeleton, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in design of the wall surface and other portions other than the support frame. For example, it is possible to easily use a glass plate, a thin plate, a non-woven fabric panel, or the like as the constituent member of the wall surface. Even in that case, since the grip portion is fixed to the high-strength support frame, the grip portion maintains a stable state even when a force is applied to the grip portion, reduces the influence on the booth, and can suppress deformation of the booth.

[0019] (7) The booth of the present invention, in the above (6), having the configuration of the above (7), makes it possible to firmly grip the columnar grip portion when opening and closing the sliding door, and enables the sliding door to be opened and closed more smoothly. Effects of the Invention

[0020] According to the present invention, it is possible to achieve the effect that a booth that allows even wheelchair users, elderly people, and the like to easily open and close the sliding door can be provided. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0021] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a booth according to the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the slide mechanism in the embodiment of the booth according to the present invention. [Figure 3] It is an enlarged front view showing the vicinity of the grip portion in the embodiment of the booth according to the present invention. [Figure 4] It is a schematic plan view showing fixture arrangement and internal flow lines in the embodiment of the booth according to the present invention. [Figure 5] It is a schematic plan view showing dimensions required for 180° turning when using a wheelchair. [Figure 6] It is a schematic plan view showing dimensions required for 90° turning when using a wheelchair. Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0022] As shown in Figure 1, the booth 10 according to this embodiment has an open, roughly rectangular prism-like exterior, with a rectangular outline when viewed from above, and the inside is formed as an internal space separated from the external space. Booth 10 can be used, for example, as a temporary booth set up in a train station to provide medical consultations, a consultation booth set up in a hospital lobby, or a consultation desk for a temporary fever clinic. Booth 10 allows two types of people, such as a consultant and a medical professional, or a user and staff, to enter separately, creating a space where face-to-face conversations are possible while ensuring a certain degree of privacy.

[0023] The booth 10 according to this embodiment comprises four support frames 11-14 erected at the corners of a roughly rectangular prism shape, four beam frames 21-24 installed between the upper ends of two adjacent support frames 11-14, and wall surfaces 31-34 provided on the side portions formed by these support frames 11-14 and beam frames 21-24. The support frames 11-14, beam frames 21-24, and wall surfaces 31-34 constitute the building structure. Each of the support frames 11-14 has approximately equal vertical length. Furthermore, each of the support frames 11-14 has a horizontal width that is approximately equal to the thickness of the wall surfaces 31-34.

[0024] The four support frames 11-14 all have approximately the same cross-sectional shape and are arranged in the same orientation at the four corners of the booth 10. At the front of booth 10, support frames 11 and 12 are erected in the Z direction, and beam frames 21 are erected on their upper ends in the approximately horizontal Y direction. At the rear of booth 10, support frames 13 and 14 are erected, and beam frames 23 are erected on their upper ends in the approximately horizontal Y direction.

[0025] On the left side when viewing booth 10 from the front, support frame 11 and support frame 14 are erected, and a beam frame 24 is erected on their upper ends in a roughly horizontal X direction. On the right side when viewing booth 10 from the front, support frame 12 and support frame 13 are erected, and a beam frame 22 is erected on their upper ends in a roughly horizontal X direction.

[0026] A front section (wall surface) 31 is provided on the front side formed by the support frame 11, the support frame 12, and the beam frame 21. The front section 31 has an entrance / exit 41 for entering and exiting, a sliding door 51 that can open and close the entrance / exit 41, a panel section 31A adjacent to the entrance / exit 41, and a panel section 31B sandwiched between the panel section 31A and the support frame 12.

[0027] The entrance / exit 41 is outlined by the support frame 11, the beam frame 21, the panel section 31A, and the floor surface. Panel sections 31A and 31B are connected parallel to the support frame 12 and the beam frame 21. Support frames 11 and 12 constitute both ends of the front section (wall surface) 31 in the Y direction. The beam frame 21 constitutes the upper end of the front section (wall surface) 31.

[0028] The front section 31 allows the interior space of the booth 10 to be visible from the outside, regardless of whether the sliding door 51 is open or closed. In the front section 31, the sliding door 51, panel section 31A, and panel section 31B are all formed from transparent glass portions on most of their surfaces. The sliding door 51, panel section 31A, and panel section 31B may all have structural members other than glass, such as metal frames. In particular, the sliding door 51 may have a metal frame extending along its entire length in the vertical direction at its leading edge 51a.

[0029] A groove 51a1 extending along the entire length in the Z direction may be formed on the door edge 51a. Alternatively, a projection extending along the entire length in the Z direction may be formed on the door edge 51a instead of the groove 51a1. The sliding door 51 can be configured such that the end opposite to the door edge 51a in the Y direction does not have a metal frame or the like, with the glass extending vertically. This improves the visibility and design of the front part 31.

[0030] The sliding door 51 can be opened and closed in the Y direction along the beam frame 21 by the upper sliding mechanism 61. The sliding door 51 is positioned slightly inward from the beam frame 21. When opening the entrance 41, the sliding door 51 slides from the entrance 41 toward the panel section 31A. When opening the entrance 41, the sliding door 51 slides from the support frame 11 toward the support frame 12. When closing the entrance 41, the sliding door 51 slides from the panel section 31A toward the entrance 41. When closing the entrance 41, the sliding door 51 slides from the support frame 12 toward the support frame 11.

[0031] The sliding mechanism 61 is located inside the beam frame 21. The sliding mechanism 61 extends from the upper part of the entrance / exit 41 along the beam frame 21 to the upper part of the panel section 31A. The sliding door 51 has a slightly smaller vertical dimension than the support frame 11 to accommodate the sliding mechanism 61. A cover 61m is provided on the front side of the front section 31 that corresponds to the sliding mechanism 61, concealing the sliding mechanism 61 and the upper frame 51b, which will be described later.

[0032] In the front section 31, panel sections 31A and 31B are arranged in the area other than the entrance / exit 41 which is closed by the sliding door 51. Panel sections 31A and 31B are arranged substantially flush with the outer contour of the support frame 11, support frame 12, and beam frame 21. Panel sections 31A and 31B have substantially equal lateral width dimensions. Panel sections 31A and 31B may have lateral width dimensions that are substantially equal to the width dimension of the entrance / exit 41. The lower ends of panel sections 31A and 31B may be in contact with the floor surface.

[0033] Panel section 31A and panel section 31B have the same height dimension as the support frame 11 and support frame 12. Panel section 31A is connected to the beam frame 21. Panel section 31A and panel section 31B are adjacent to each other. Panel section 31A and panel section 31B are connected to each other. Panel section 31B is connected to the support frame 12 and the beam frame 21.

[0034] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the booth sliding mechanism in this embodiment. The sliding mechanism 61 supports the sliding door 51 so that it can slide back and forth between the entrance / exit 41 and the panel section 31A. The sliding mechanism 61 suspends the sliding door 51. The sliding mechanism 61 includes a sliding rail 61a, a trolley section 61b, a roller 61c, and a height adjustment section 61d.

[0035] The slide rail 61a is positioned in the Y direction along the beam frame 21. The slide rail 61a is positioned further inward from the beam frame 21 within the booth 10. The slide rail 61a is a hollow pipe shape. The slide rail 61a has a roughly rectangular cross-section. The slide rail 61a has a slit formed in the center of its lower surface along its entire length. The slide rail 61a houses the trolley section 61b and the roller 61c inside.

[0036] The trolley section 61b is positioned above the slit in the slide rail 61a. Rollers 61c are attached to the trolley section 61b at positions on both sides of the slit in the slide rail 61a. The rollers 61c are rotatable around a horizontal axis perpendicular to the slit in the slide rail 61a. As the rollers 61c rotate, the trolley section 61b can move along the slit in the slide rail 61a.

[0037] The height adjustment section 61d is mounted below the bogie section 61b. The height adjustment section 61d protrudes below the bogie section 61b. The height adjustment section 61d protrudes downward through the slit in the slide rail 61a. The upper frame 51b of the slide door 51 is attached to the lower end of the height adjustment section 61d. The height adjustment section 61d is designed to allow adjustment of the vertical position between the bogie section 61b and the upper frame 51b.

[0038] The height adjustment part 61d is, for example, a bolt, which passes through a fastening hole formed in one of the trolley section 61b and the upper frame 51b and is screwed into a female threaded portion formed in the other. Alternatively, the height adjustment part 61d can be formed with reverse threads at both ends, so that one of the female threaded portions formed in the trolley section 61b and the upper frame 51b is formed with reverse threads. By rotating the height adjustment part 61d, the vertical separation distance between the trolley section 61b and the upper frame 51b can be adjusted. The height adjustment part 61d is not limited to this configuration.

[0039] The upper frame 51b extends along the slide rail 61a. The glass section 51g is attached to the upper frame 51b by a mounting part (not shown). The glass section 51g has the same length in the sliding direction as the upper frame 51b. The door edge 51a is attached to the lateral end of the glass section 51g. The bogie sections 61b are provided near both ends of the upper frame 51b.

[0040] With both ends of the upper frame 51b suspended, the trolley section 61b moves along the slits of the slide rail 61a. As a result, the sliding door 51 slides with its movement restricted in the direction along the slide rail 61a.

[0041] With the door edge 51a in contact with the support frame 11, the entrance 41 is closed by the sliding door 51. The sliding door 51 moves along the sliding rail 61a, and when the sliding door 51 reaches a position where it covers the panel section 31A, the entrance 41 is opened. In this open state, the door edge 51a protrudes beyond the panel section 31A into the entrance 41. The lower end of the sliding door 51 remains in a state where it is not in contact with the floor surface.

[0042] A rear surface (wall) 33 is provided at the rear, which is formed by the support frame 13, support frame 14, and beam frame 23. The rear surface 33 may have the same configuration as the front surface 31. The rear section 33 includes an entrance / exit 43 for entering and exiting, a sliding door 53 that can open and close the entrance / exit 43, a panel section 33A adjacent to the entrance / exit 43, and a panel section 33B sandwiched between the panel section 33A and the support frame 14.

[0043] The entrance / exit 43 is outlined by the support frame 13, the beam frame 23, the panel section 33A, and the floor surface. Panel sections 33A and 33B are connected parallel to the support frame 14 and the beam frame 23. Support frames 13 and 14 constitute both ends of the back surface (wall surface) 33 in the Y direction. The beam frame 23 constitutes the upper end of the back surface (wall surface) 33.

[0044] The rear section 33 is designed so that the sliding door 53 allows the interior space of the booth 10 to be seen from the outside. In the rear section 33, the sliding door 53 is composed of a transparent glass portion on most of its surfaces. The sliding door 53 may have strength members other than glass, such as metal frames. In particular, the leading edge 53a of the sliding door 53 may be a metal frame that extends along its entire length in the vertical direction. A groove extending along its entire length in the vertical direction may be formed in the leading edge 53a. The sliding door 53 may have glass extending vertically at the end opposite to the leading edge 53a in the horizontal direction, and may not have a metal frame or the like.

[0045] The sliding door 53 can be opened and closed along the beam frame 23 by an upper sliding mechanism 63. The sliding door 53 is positioned slightly inward from the beam frame 23. When opening the entrance 43, the sliding door 53 slides from the entrance 43 toward the panel section 33A. When opening the entrance 43, the sliding door 53 slides from the support frame 13 toward the support frame 14. When closing the entrance 43, the sliding door 53 slides from the panel section 33A toward the entrance 43. When closing the entrance 43, the sliding door 53 slides from the support frame 14 toward the support frame 13.

[0046] The sliding mechanism 63 has the same configuration as the sliding mechanism 61. The sliding mechanism 63 is located inside the beam frame 23. The sliding mechanism 63 extends from the upper position of the entrance 43 along the beam frame 23 to the upper position of the panel section 33A. The sliding door 53 has a slightly smaller vertical dimension than the support frame 13, in order to accommodate the sliding mechanism 63.

[0047] In the rear section 33, panel sections 33A and 33B are arranged in the area other than the entrance / exit 43 which is closed by the sliding door 53. Panel sections 33A and 33B are arranged substantially flush with the outer contour of the support frame 13, support frame 14 and beam frame 23. Panel sections 33A and 33B have substantially equal lateral width dimensions. Panel sections 33A and 33B may have lateral width dimensions that are substantially equal to the width dimension of the entrance / exit 43. The lower ends of panel sections 33A and 33B may be in contact with the floor surface.

[0048] Panel sections 33A and 33B have the same height dimensions as the support frame 13 and support frame 14. Panel section 33A is connected to the beam frame 23. Panel sections 33A and 33B are adjacent to each other. Panel sections 33A and 33B are connected to each other. Panel section 33B is connected to the support frame 14 and the beam frame 23.

[0049] Unlike panel sections 31A and 31B, panel sections 33A and 33B are made of an opaque material that prevents the interior space of booth 10 from being seen from the outside. Therefore, regardless of whether the sliding door 53 is open or closed, only the area around the entrance 43 on the back surface 33 allows the interior space of booth 10 to be seen from the outside.

[0050] The slide mechanism 63 has a configuration almost identical to that of the slide mechanism 61. A description of the slide mechanism 63 is omitted. The sliding door 53, suspended at both ends by the sliding mechanism 63, slides with its movement restricted in the direction along the beam frame 23.

[0051] With the door edge 53a in contact with the support frame 13, the entrance 43 is closed by the sliding door 53. The sliding door 53 moves along the sliding mechanism 63, and when the sliding door 53 reaches a position where it covers the panel section 33A, the entrance 43 is opened. In this open state, the door edge 53a protrudes beyond the panel section 33A into the entrance 43. The lower end of the sliding door 53 remains in a state where it is not in contact with the floor surface.

[0052] A left side (wall) 34 is provided on the left side, which is formed by the support frame 11, support frame 14, and beam frame 24. The left side 34 is a panel connected on three sides to the support frame 11, support frame 14, and beam frame 24, and is a plate having a thickness dimension that is approximately equal to the horizontal width dimension of the support frames 11 to 14.

[0053] The left side section 34 consists of a panel section 34A adjacent to the support frame 14 and a panel section 34B adjacent to the support frame 11. Panel section 34A is connected to the support frame 14 and the beam frame 24. Panel section 34B is connected to the support frame 11 and the beam frame 24. Panel sections 34A and 34B have approximately the same lateral dimensions and are connected to each other at the central position of the beam frame 24.

[0054] A right side (wall) 32 is provided on the right side formed by the support frame 12, support frame 13, and beam frame 22. The right side 32 is a panel connected on three sides to the support frame 12, support frame 13, and beam frame 22, and is a plate having a thickness dimension approximately equal to the horizontal width dimension of the support frames 11 to 14.

[0055] The right side section 32 consists of a panel section 32A adjacent to the support frame 12 and a panel section 32B adjacent to the support frame 13. Panel section 32A is connected to the support frame 12 and the beam frame 22. Panel section 32B is connected to the support frame 13 and the beam frame 22. Panel sections 32A and 32B have approximately the same lateral dimensions. Panel sections 32A and 32B are connected to each other at the central position of the beam frame 22.

[0056] Furthermore, all panel sections (panel section 31A, panel section 31B, panel section 32A, panel section 32B, panel section 33A, panel section 33B, panel section 34A, and panel section 34B) may or may not allow the interior space of the booth 10 to be visible from the outside. Also, in the multiple panels forming one booth 10, there may be a mixture of panels that allow the interior space of the booth 10 to be visible from the outside and panels that do not. In addition, the sliding doors 51 and 53 may or may not allow the interior space of the booth 10 to be visible from the outside.

[0057] Figure 3 is an enlarged front view showing the area around the handle of the booth in this embodiment. As shown in Figures 1 and 3, a handle portion 71 is provided on the front portion 31 near the leading edge 51a of the sliding door 51 that closes the entrance 41. The handle portion 71 is positioned on the outer peripheral edge of the entrance 41. The handle portion 71 protrudes forward in the X direction from the leading edge 51a. The handle portion 71 is formed in the Z direction along the leading edge 51a.

[0058] The entrance / exit 41 is located at the left end in the Y direction of the front section 31, and when the sliding door 51 is opened, the door edge 51a slides to the right in the Y direction. Therefore, the handle portion 71 is positioned in the opposite direction to this sliding direction. In other words, when the entrance / exit 41 is closed, in the sliding direction of the sliding door 51, the handle portion 71 is positioned further than the closed position in the sliding direction of the door edge 51a.

[0059] The handle portion 71 extends in the Z direction to the central portion of the doorway 41, excluding the upper and lower ends which form the opening. In other words, the handle portion 71 is not located at the upper or lower ends of the doorway 41 in the Z direction. The handle portion 71 is fixed to the front of the support frame 11. The handle portion 71 is formed in a columnar shape that extends vertically, spaced forward from the support frame 11. The upper and lower ends of the handle portion 71 are fixed to the front of the support frame 11.

[0060] The length of the handle portion 71 in the Z direction must be within reach of the wheelchair user, that is, higher than the wheelchair seat, and within the range specified by the standard basic movement dimensions of a wheelchair user. Specifically, it is preferable that it be in the range of 45 cm to 155 cm from the floor. Furthermore, the length dimension of the handle portion 71 in the Z direction is preferably within reach of a user who is standing and using a cane, specifically, within a range of 90 cm to 160 cm from the floor. Therefore, the length dimension of the handle portion 71 in the Z direction can be in the range of 45 cm to 160 cm from the floor surface.

[0061] The width dimension of the handle portion 71 in the Y direction is smaller than the thickness dimension of the left side portion 34. In other words, the width dimension of the handle portion 71 in the Y direction is smaller than the front width dimension of the support frame 11. Furthermore, it is preferable that the diameter of the columnar portion of the handle 71 is within a range that can be grasped by wheelchair users, etc. However, the handle 71 only needs to be able to withstand the reaction force when the sliding door 51 is opened, and the diameter of the columnar portion may be such that it cannot be grasped, or it may be a protruding portion that extends forward beyond the door edge 51a.

[0062] On the left side portion 34, an inner handle portion 74 is formed along the edge of the door, near the edge 51a of the door when the sliding door 51 closes the door 41. The inner handle portion 74 can have the same shape as the columnar handle portion 71. Furthermore, the inner handle portion 74 can be positioned within the same height range as the columnar handle portion 71. The inner handle portion 74 only needs to be able to withstand the reaction force when the sliding door 51 is opened, and can be configured such that the diameter of the columnar portion cannot be gripped, or it can be a convex portion that protrudes in the Y direction from the panel portion 34B.

[0063] Furthermore, the rear surface 33 and the right surface 32 adjacent to the support frame 13 can also be provided with the same configuration as the handle portion 71, the inner handle portion 74, and the handrail portion 75 described above. In this case, it becomes possible to achieve the same effect on the entrance 43 and the sliding door 53.

[0064] Furthermore, a handrail portion 75 can also be provided on the left side portion 34 at a position further away from the sliding door 51 than the inner handle portion 74. The handrail portion 75 can be configured to have the same shape as the inner handle portion 74 and the handle portion 71, but rotated by 90°. The handrail section 75 is not limited to this configuration, as long as it can assist the actions of wheelchair users, the elderly, or pedestrians using crutches, similar to a typical handrail.

[0065] Figure 4 is a schematic plan view showing the arrangement of fixtures and internal traffic flow in the booth according to this embodiment. In this embodiment, the booth 10 has a partition fixture F placed inside its interior space. The partition fixture F is, for example, a table. The partition fixture F only needs to be at a height that allows for conversation between people on both sides of it, and that separates the interior space of the booth 10. In addition to a table, it can also be a desk, a cart, a low shelf, a counter, etc. In addition, in booth 10, entrances 41 and 43 are positioned diagonally opposite each other when viewed from above. In Figure 4, entrance 41 is located in the lower left and entrance 43 is located in the upper right.

[0066] The partition fixture F is positioned to divide the interior space of the booth 10 into a left side accessible from the entrance 41 and a right side accessible from the entrance 43. Therefore, the end of the partition fixture F and the front part 31 are close enough that it is not possible to slip through the gap between the end of the partition fixture F and the front part 31. Similarly, the end of the partition fixture F and the back part 33 are close enough that it is not possible to slip through the gap between the end of the partition fixture F and the back part 33.

[0067] Therefore, if one enters from entrance 41, the partition fixture F is in the way, making it impossible to reach entrance 43. Also, if one enters from entrance 43, the partition fixture F is in the way, making it impossible to reach entrance 41. Furthermore, both ends of the partition fixture F are spaced apart from the front section 31 and the back section 33 to the extent that the sliding doors 51 and 53 can be opened and closed.

[0068] The interior space of booth 10 is designed to be large enough that even with the partition fixture F stored inside, users who require a certain amount of space to turn around, such as wheelchair users, can use it without any problems. Specifically, booth 10 has enough internal space to allow wheelchair users CC to turn around and reach the consultation position with the partition furniture F, which is a table, after entering through the entrance 41.

[0069] Figure 4 shows the movement of wheelchair user CC and their caregiver CA from entrance 41 to the consultation area, and the reverse movement of exiting, indicated by arrows. Similarly, the movement of medical professional SS and their assistant SA from entrance 43 to the consultation area, and the reverse movement of exiting, indicated by arrows. The wheelchair user CC and their caregiver CA, and the medical professional SS and assistant SA, enter and exit through separate entrances, and the internal space of booth 10 is separated by a partition F, allowing them to have face-to-face conversations with each other.

[0070] In this embodiment, the booth 10 has a handle 71 positioned near the door edge 51a when closed. This allows the user to slide the sliding door 51 with one hand while using the other hand to support the reaction force with the handle 71 to prevent their body from moving in the opposite direction of the slide, thus enabling them to open the sliding door 51. This allows wheelchair users, the elderly, and other users with unstable footing to grip the handle 71 near the sliding door 51 to support and stabilize their body, and to apply force to the sliding door 51 without losing their balance, making it easy to slide the sliding door 51 in the open direction. Similarly, the sliding door 51 can be easily slid in the closed direction.

[0071] The handle portion 71 is positioned on the front of the support frame 11, which forms the outline of the entrance / exit 41. As a result, even if force is applied to the handle portion 71 when the sliding door 51 is opened, the handle portion 71 is firmly fixed to the support frame 11, so the handle portion 71 can maintain a stable state, maintaining the strength of the booth 10 and suppressing deformation. In addition, the degree of freedom in the configuration of the wall surfaces 31-34 can be increased. For example, it becomes easy to use glass plates, thin plates, nonwoven fabric panels, and panels with chemical-resistant sheet surfaces as components of the wall surfaces 31-34.

[0072] The booth 10 of this embodiment has sliding doors 51 and 53 instead of hinged doors, and since it can be moved on a flat floor surface for entry and exit, it can be easily opened and closed and is easy to use for people who have difficulty moving backward while pulling with strong force, such as wheelchair users or elderly people using canes. At the same time, with outward-opening doors, there is no need to secure the space required for opening and closing the doors outside the booth 10. Therefore, the freedom of layout for placing booth 10 in places such as train stations can be improved. At the same time, with inward-opening doors, there is no need to secure the space required for opening and closing the doors inside the booth 10. Therefore, there is no need to reduce the freedom of layout for furniture and other items inside the booth 10. In particular, when the width of the entrance is increased to accommodate wheelchair users, it is possible to prevent these required layout spaces from becoming even larger.

[0073] Furthermore, by having two entrances / exits 41 and 43 positioned parallel to each other, and two sliding doors 51 and 53 for opening and closing them, when the partition fixture F is not stored, the opposite entrance / exit 43 can be used as an exit in addition to the entrance / exit 41 used for entry, making it easier for wheelchair users CC to move around. If the two entrances / exits are on the same plane, wheelchair users CC would need to turn 180° relative to the direction of entry to exit, but with the above configuration, it does not require a place to change the direction of travel of the wheelchair as much as turning 180°, so the interior space of the booth 10 can be used more extensively in addition to the passageway.

[0074] In the case of manual wheelchairs, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, standards are defined in ISO 7193.7176 / 5, etc., and a 180° rotation requires a larger minimum operating space compared to a 90° rotation, thus requiring a larger area.

[0075] At the same time, since the top of booth 10 is not closed off but open, the interior space can be easily ventilated. Furthermore, the sliding doors 51, 53 and panel sections 31A to 34B that close off the entrances 41, 43 separate the interior space from the outside, thereby suppressing sound leakage inside and outside, and ensuring privacy for passersby even when booth 10 is installed in a place with a lot of foot traffic.

[0076] The handle portion 71, with its shape as described above, reduces the extent to which it protrudes in the X direction from the front portion 31 of the booth 10, thereby preventing the handle portion 71 from getting in the way when passing in front of the booth 10. At the same time, it is possible to maintain a state in which the handle portion 71 does not protrude in the Y direction beyond the left side portion 34 of the booth 10. This improves the flexibility of the layout when positioning the booth 10.

[0077] The provision of the inner handle portion 74 allows for stable opening of the sliding door 51 when moving from the internal space to the external space of the booth 10, by utilizing the inner handle portion 74.

[0078] In this embodiment, booth 10 allows users who require a certain amount of space to turn around, such as wheelchair users CC, to use the booth without difficulty in each of the left and right internal spaces separated by the partition fixture F. For example, even if all users CC, CA and staff SS, SA are wheelchair users, they can turn around with sufficient space and use the booth without difficulty.

[0079] Although the booth 10 is configured with sliding doors 51 and 53 to open and close the entrance 41, it is not limited to this configuration. For example, a folding door, accordion curtain, or the like is possible, as long as the part corresponding to the door edge 51a moves in the Y direction along the beam frame 21 and can open and close the entrance 41.

[0080] In this embodiment, the booth 10 itself does not have a floor surface on which users stand, although it can also be configured to have a floor surface. In this case, a floor-like component can be placed in only a part of the interior space, or in the entire interior space. This improves the strength of the booth 10. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the top of the booth 10 is left open, which facilitates ventilation of the internal space. Alternatively, the top of the booth 10 can be partially or entirely closed off, which further suppresses sound leakage from inside and outside the booth 10. [Explanation of symbols]

[0081] 10... Booth 11-14... Support frame 21-24... Beam frame 31…Front view (wall) 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33A, 33B, 34A, 34B... Panel section 32...Right side part (wall surface) 33…Back part (wall) 34...Left side (wall) 41, 43… Entrances and exits 51, 53… Sliding doors 51a,53a…Door 51b... Upper frame 51g…Glass part 61, 63…Slide mechanism 61a...Slide rail 71...Handle 74...Inner handle 75...Handrail section CA… Caregiver (consultant, user) CC…Wheelchair user (consultant, user) F... Partition fixtures SA…Assistant (Staff) SS... Healthcare worker (staff)

Claims

1. A booth for partitioning an interior space from an external space, A structural frame is provided at the boundary between the external space and the internal space, having a pair of wall surfaces arranged on opposite sides of the internal space, An entrance is formed in the front wall, and a sliding door is provided in the entrance, the door edge of which slides along the opening. When the sliding door closes the entrance, a handle is formed along the outer peripheral edge of the entrance, in a position opposite to the direction in which the sliding door is opened, and protruding forward from the door edge. The aforementioned entrance is located at the lateral end of the front wall surface, The sliding door closes the opening of the doorway by moving its leading edge toward the lateral end of the wall surface in front of it, The left-right width dimension of the aforementioned handle is smaller than the thickness dimension of the wall surface located laterally from the front wall surface toward the back. A booth characterized by the following features.

2. The aforementioned handle portion extends vertically to the central portion of the doorway opening, excluding the upper and lower ends. The booth as described in item 1, characterized in that it is a feature of the present invention.

3. On the wall surface located laterally toward the back from the front wall surface, an inner handle portion is formed along the edge of the door, near the edge of the door when the sliding door closes the doorway. The booth as described in item 1, characterized in that it is a feature of the present invention.

4. A support frame is erected at the lateral end of the front wall surface, and the handrail is fixed to the support frame. The booth as described in item 1, characterized in that it is a feature of the present invention.

5. The aforementioned handle portion is formed in a columnar shape that extends vertically and is spaced forward from the support frame. The booth according to claim 4, characterized in that it is a feature of the present invention.

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